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ABC chair defends decisions

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Andrews – The chairman of the Andrews ABC Board defended financial decisions made by the group since she took office last fall, following an article in the Feb.
Julia Wells Hall/Contributing Photographer Longtime Murphy matriarch Catherine Wells shares her 100th birthday on Valentine’s Day with great-granddaughter Carter Hall, who was born on Feb. 14, 2013. Shepherd of the Mountains Church held a celebration that included releasing 100 balloons that afternoon. Carter’s parents are Jon and Julia Wells Hall.

Julia Wells Hall/Contributing Photographer Longtime Murphy matriarch Catherine Wells shares her 100th birthday on Valentine’s Day with great-granddaughter Carter Hall, who was born on Feb. 14, 2013. Shepherd of the Mountains Church held a celebration that included releasing 100 balloons that afternoon. Carter’s parents are Jon and Julia Wells Hall.

Wells earns 100th shindig

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Murphy – Throughout her 100 years, Catherine Wells took full advantage of every opportunity that came her way.
Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Abby Lee, with parents Tim and Jackie beside her, listens as College Foundation of North Carolina regional representative Devon McCarthy-James congratulates her during videoconference presentation Feb. 10. On the screen in the background are McCarthy-James, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School counselor Lauren Grubb, teacher Whitney Tanner and Principal Ruby Cutshaw.

Samantha Sinclair/scoutingaround@cherokeescout.com Abby Lee, with parents Tim and Jackie beside her, listens as College Foundation of North Carolina regional representative Devon McCarthy-James congratulates her during videoconference presentation Feb. 10. On the screen in the background are McCarthy-James, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School counselor Lauren Grubb, teacher Whitney Tanner and Principal Ruby Cutshaw.

Foundation awards Lee with $20K scholarship

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Hiwassee Dam – In a rare moment for her, Abby Lee was speechless on the morning of Feb. 10.
Murphy High School assistant football coach Thomas Nelson fires up his players on the sidelines during a game in the 2019 season. However, his life shows Nelson’s not really the “bad guy.”

Murphy High School assistant football coach Thomas Nelson fires up his players on the sidelines during a game in the 2019 season. However, his life shows Nelson’s not really the “bad guy.”

Nelson serves community in more than sports

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Murphy – Thomas Nelson stays busy. On Friday night, he’ll be on the sidelines yelling at football players in their first game of the season.
Skyview Energy driver Allen Crisp fills a Frito-Lay employee’s vehicle in Pharr, Texas.

Skyview Energy driver Allen Crisp fills a Frito-Lay employee’s vehicle in Pharr, Texas.

Murphy man, business help Texas

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body A local man is doing his part to help people in Texas affected by the winter weather in the state.
The Learning Center charter school in Murphy is expanding to include a high school program, with signups starting Monday. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

The Learning Center charter school in Murphy is expanding to include a high school program, with signups starting Monday. Photo by Samantha Sinclair

The Learning Center adding a high school

Samantha Sinclair
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Murphy – Cherokee County is getting one more high school to the four already serving local students.
David and Amanda Mashburn pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to taking $96,000 from the Hanging Dog Volunteer Fire Department.

David and Amanda Mashburn pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to taking $96,000 from the Hanging Dog Volunteer Fire Department.

Couple guilty of stealing fire funds

Penny Ray
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body Hanging Dog –  A local couple has pleaded guilty to using a volunteer fire department’s funds for personal benefit. 
Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout

Sam Jokich/For the Cherokee Scout

Horsing around

News Staff
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Body You just never know what you’ll see on a trip to Walmart Supercenter in Murphy. In the electronics department, shoppers met a miniature Buckskin named ahana.